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A rock and a hard place
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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As many if you know I'm a huge fan of Alfa Romeo. Currently my main car is a 156 JTS but when I take the dog out or go shooting I have a Renault Megane (which I actually hate!).
So I'm thinking of getting rid of the Renault and getting another Alfa. The 156 will then take over the dog/shooting duties.
I've decided that I want a Brera. I was dead set on a 3.2 Q4 SV. Then I saw the Brera S and started to get hard on for that model and now, just to complicate matters, I've found the Brera Italia Indipendant!
I'm torn on which to go for. So I ask you lovely people to help me decide...
(yes I'm a nerd...lol) |
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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago
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"As many if you know I'm a huge fan of Alfa Romeo. Currently my main car is a 156 JTS but when I take the dog out or go shooting I have a Renault Megane (which I actually hate!).
So I'm thinking of getting rid of the Renault and getting another Alfa. The 156 will then take over the dog/shooting duties.
I've decided that I want a Brera. I was dead set on a 3.2 Q4 SV. Then I saw the Brera S and started to get hard on for that model and now, just to complicate matters, I've found the Brera Italia Indipendant!
I'm torn on which to go for. So I ask you lovely people to help me decide...
(yes I'm a nerd...lol)"
Bollocks to the car, just buy shoes  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Why dont you just get a real car like everyone else  "
Once you've owned an Alfa you'll never want anything else, they have their faults, but when they're working they're stunning... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Is it red? lol"
The 3.2 is, with tan leather.
The S is gunmetal with red leather
The Italia Independent is matte black with black.leather (with black 19" wheels) |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Used to have a GTV ...
Damn, I loved that car 
Wouldn't mind a Brera myself 
When I win the lottery on Wednesday I'll be getting a 4c
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Yup, the 4C is a stunner, I'm going to the Mangoletsi launch party... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"As many if you know I'm a huge fan of Alfa Romeo. Currently my main car is a 156 JTS but when I take the dog out or go shooting I have a Renault Megane (which I actually hate!).
So I'm thinking of getting rid of the Renault and getting another Alfa. The 156 will then take over the dog/shooting duties.
I've decided that I want a Brera. I was dead set on a 3.2 Q4 SV. Then I saw the Brera S and started to get hard on for that model and now, just to complicate matters, I've found the Brera Italia Indipendant!
I'm torn on which to go for. So I ask you lovely people to help me decide...
(yes I'm a nerd...lol)Bollocks to the car, just buy shoes "
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"The brera italia is stunning a mate of mine has the 3.2l V6!! Do it I would if I could - everyone should own an alfa at some point of they are a car fiend. My next cars def an Alfa!!"
It's the matte paint and wheels that do it for me with the Italia (only 900 built).
The 3.2 has that stunning Alfa V6 and 4wd
The S was developed with Prodrive (only 500 built)
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Exactly who can resist titanium paintwork lol - do it you know you want to!!!"
I've been mulling it over during the night and decided that I'm going for the Brera 3.2 Q4 SV.
I'm going to uprate the brakes, suspension and exhaust. Fit a set of 19" black wheels and have it sprayed matte black. That way I get the best of all three and end up with a unique car. I've also seen a Lamborghini door conversion kit for it too... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I love Alfa's. One day I will buy one, I just worry about reliability"
The modern ones aren't really that bad, just make sure its serviced on time and you check the fluids regularly. Also whenever the cambelt is changed do the water pump at the same time.
Things that are common on all models are upper wishbone bushes, thermostat failure and EGR valves on diesels. Other than that they're good.
Alfa decided to make their diagnostic software available for free too, just download it and buy a cable from eBay and you can diagnose the car with your laptop, saves a fortune and stops garages ripping you off... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm on my fifth and love them all to bits. Other cars just seem dull and boring after owning an Alfa . It does help if you know a reasonably priced mechanic though, hehe xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm on my fifth and love them all to bits. Other cars just seem dull and boring after owning an Alfa . It does help if you know a reasonably priced mechanic though, hehe xx"
I've found some great independent Alfa specialists, really know their stuff and reasonably priced. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Should have said....it's Louise posting as unfortunately Craig does not share my love for Alfa Romeo xx"
A woman with taste, I bet Craig is tired of skinning his knuckles trying to.change the headlight bulbs...  |
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"Exactly who can resist titanium paintwork lol - do it you know you want to!!!
I've been mulling it over during the night and decided that I'm going for the Brera 3.2 Q4 SV.
I'm going to uprate the brakes, suspension and exhaust. Fit a set of 19" black wheels and have it sprayed matte black. That way I get the best of all three and end up with a unique car. I've also seen a Lamborghini door conversion kit for it too..."
Nice like your thinking |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Exactly who can resist titanium paintwork lol - do it you know you want to!!!
I've been mulling it over during the night and decided that I'm going for the Brera 3.2 Q4 SV.
I'm going to uprate the brakes, suspension and exhaust. Fit a set of 19" black wheels and have it sprayed matte black. That way I get the best of all three and end up with a unique car. I've also seen a Lamborghini door conversion kit for it too...
Nice like your thinking "
Still undecided about the Lambo doors though, although it will make car parks easier... |
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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago
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"Should have said....it's Louise posting as unfortunately Craig does not share my love for Alfa Romeo xx
A woman with taste, I bet Craig is tired of skinning his knuckles trying to.change the headlight bulbs... "
Haha I remember doing that a few times |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Should have said....it's Louise posting as unfortunately Craig does not share my love for Alfa Romeo xx
A woman with taste, I bet Craig is tired of skinning his knuckles trying to.change the headlight bulbs...
Haha I remember doing that a few times "
Took me over an hour on Thursday to change the passenger side bulb, and I know what I'm doing!...lol |
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